In a bid to combat the growing plastic waste crisis in the Accra Metropolitan Area, the Plastic Footprint Reduction Project (PFRP) embarked on a three-day sensitization and awareness campaign across three basic schools: Richard Akwe Memorial Basic School, Amamomo 1&2 JHS, and John Wesley Methodist Basic School on October 3 - 5 October 2024.
The initiative aimed to educate students about the dangers of plastic waste and encourage the adoption of reusable alternatives to single-use plastics, which pose significant environmental and public health risks.
During the three-day campaign, students were exposed to the detrimental effects of plastic waste, including its contribution to climate change, the degradation of ecosystems, and its role in urban flooding, a frequent issue in Accra.
The project team highlighted how single-use plastics, such as plastic bags and bottles, persist in the environment for hundreds of years, breaking down into harmful microplastics that infiltrate food systems and pose serious health risks.